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- Title
The worldwide societal costs of dementia: Estimates for 2009
- Authors
Wimo, Anders; Winblad, Bengt; Jönsson, Linus
- Abstract
Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to update the previous estimate of the worldwide cost of dementia in 2005 to 2009. Methods: The cost model is based on prevalence estimates, country and region-specific data on Gross Domestic Product per person and average wage, with results from previously published cost-of-illness studies in different countries. Prevalence figures are updated to 2009 and costs were adjusted to 2009 constant US dollars ($). Results: The total worldwide societal cost of dementia, based on a dementia population of 34.4 million demented persons, was estimated to $422 billion in 2009, including $142 billion for informal care (34%). Conclusions: The worldwide cost of dementia has increased by 34% (18% in fixed prices) between 2005 and 2009.
- Subjects
MEDICAL economics; COST analysis; DEMENTIA -- Social aspects; GROSS domestic product; DISEASE prevalence; ALZHEIMER'S disease; ECONOMIC impact
- Publication
Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, 2010, Vol 6, Issue 2, p98
- ISSN
1552-5260
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.jalz.2010.01.010